r/homegym

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About r/homegym

A subreddit devoted to working out at home.

The community at a glance

r/homegym is a Subreddit for Fitness Enthusiasts with roughly 1.2M members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 8th largest community in the Fitness topic page.

Roughly 34K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Home Gym, Gym, and Setup. Common discussion themes are Self-Promotion and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention home gym, bike, and adjustable dumbbells.

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Established 2012
1.2M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +34K members
Growth: +2.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 3K members
  • 2014: 4K members
  • 2015: 5K members
  • 2016: 7K members
  • 2017: 15K members
  • 2018: 28K members
  • 2020: 172K members
  • 2021: 205K members
  • 2023: 680K members
  • 2024: 33K members
  • 2025: 31K members
  • 2026: 20K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 600 members
  • Nov: 4K members
  • Dec: 4K members
  • Jan: 5K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 2K members

Themes

  • Self-Promotion
    14 posts in the past month
    1. GarageGym V3
    2. Joined the Crew! 🏴‍☠️
    3. New addition to the home gym
    #1
    Self-Promotion
    GarageGym V3 · Joined the Crew! 🏴‍☠️ · New addition to the home gym
    14
  • Solution Requests
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Wood self-centering rack-mounted deadlift stand
    2. Smith Machine Belt Squat
    3. Compact Rogue basement gym
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Wood self-centering rack-mounted deadlift stand · Smith Machine Belt Squat · Compact Rogue basement gym
    11
  • Opportunities
    4 posts in the past month
    1. My in-progress home gym:
    2. Gym update - a constant WIP
    3. Small gym. Big standards.
    #3
    Opportunities
    My in-progress home gym: · Gym update - a constant WIP · Small gym. Big standards.
    4
  • Ideas
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Build a little outdoor gym in my summerhouse…
    2. Bedroom Gym
    3. My home gym.
    #4
    Ideas
    Build a little outdoor gym in my summerhouse… · Bedroom Gym · My home gym.
    4
  • Advice Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Thank you all for helping me. My first home gym.
    #5
    Advice Requests
    Thank you all for helping me. My first home gym.
    1

Topics

  • Home Gym
    89 posts in the past month
    1. DIY Home Gym
    2. My foundation to start my home gym. Found on FB brand new.
    3. My home gym
    #1
    Home Gym
    DIY Home Gym · My foundation to start my home gym. Found on FB brand new. · My home gym
    89
  • Gym
    51 posts in the past month
    1. My humble homegym
    2. Gym update
    3. Studio Shed Gym
    #2
    Gym
    My humble homegym · Gym update · Studio Shed Gym
    51
  • Setup
    31 posts in the past month
    1. New home gym setup
    2. Basement setup finally coming together
    3. Wrapping up garage setup!
    #3
    Setup
    New home gym setup · Basement setup finally coming together · Wrapping up garage setup!
    31
  • Equipment
    29 posts in the past month
    1. Home Gym Complete!! (For now...)
    2. New major purchase
    3. My garage gym
    #4
    Equipment
    Home Gym Complete!! (For now...) · New major purchase · My garage gym
    29
  • Tired
    25 posts in the past month
    #5
    Tired
    25

Flair

  • Home Gym Pictures 📷
    152 posts in the past month
    1. 6 months of blood, sweat and tears:
    2. Built the gym of my dreams . Best part my son and nephew use it !
    3. home gym therapy
    #1
    Home Gym Pictures 📷
    6 months of blood, sweat and tears: · Built the gym of my dreams . Best part my son and nephew use it ! · home gym therapy
    152
  • Equipment ⚙
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Drove 12 hours…
    2. Amazing FB marketplace deal..
    3. My foundation to start my home gym. Found on FB brand new.
    #2
    Equipment ⚙
    Drove 12 hours… · Amazing FB marketplace deal.. · My foundation to start my home gym. Found on FB brand new.
    21
  • DIY 🔨
    15 posts in the past month
    1. DIY Home Gym
    2. Wood self-centering rack-mounted deadlift stand
    3. not the most professional but it works 🤙
    #3
    DIY 🔨
    DIY Home Gym · Wood self-centering rack-mounted deadlift stand · not the most professional but it works 🤙
    15
  • Informative Posts/Guides ℹ
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Perfect Rogue Rhino customisation!
    2. did a little rearranging
    3. An article about us: "Hexagonal lights in male-oriented leisure spaces"
    #4
    Informative Posts/Guides ℹ
    Perfect Rogue Rhino customisation! · did a little rearranging · An article about us: "Hexagonal lights in male-oriented leisure spaces"
    5
  • Product Review
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Alibaba Chest Supported Row
    2. An Engineer’s Review of the Ritfit Gator (BWB03) Bench.
    3. Texas Garage Gym Savior
    #5
    Product Review
    Alibaba Chest Supported Row · An Engineer’s Review of the Ritfit Gator (BWB03) Bench. · Texas Garage Gym Savior
    3

Product recommendations

  • home gym
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Best products / brands for a small home gym
    2. Best Brand / Products for small home gym
    3. Best all round home gym equipment for me.
    #1
    home gym
    Best products / brands for a small home gym · Best Brand / Products for small home gym · Best all round home gym equipment for me.
    8
  • bike
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Schwinn IC3 Bike Series Review: Best Indoor Cycling Bike for 2025
    2. Best Sperax Exercise Bike Review | Home Workouts with Smart App Support
    3. Just got my hands on this awesome new bike from MERACH! 🚴‍♂️🔥 It’s seriously so much fun—you can connect to game mode and even ride through real scenic maps! It makes every workout feel like an adventure. Highly recommend if you're looking to add some excitement to your fitness routine! 💪🎮
    #2
    bike
    Schwinn IC3 Bike Series Review: Best Indoor Cycling Bike for 2025 · Best Sperax Exercise Bike Review | Home Workouts with Smart App Support · Just got my hands on this awesome new bike from MERACH! 🚴‍♂️🔥 It’s seriously so much fun—you can connect to game mode and even ride through real scenic maps! It makes every workout feel like an adventure. Highly recommend if you're looking to add some excitement to your fitness routine! 💪🎮
    6
  • adjustable dumbbells
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best Adjustable Dumbbells Reddit Recommended
    2. Best Adjustable Dumbbells Reddit Recommended
    3. Just got some ironmasters adjustable dumbbells and highly recommend.
    #3
    adjustable dumbbells
    Best Adjustable Dumbbells Reddit Recommended · Best Adjustable Dumbbells Reddit Recommended · Just got some ironmasters adjustable dumbbells and highly recommend.
    4
  • squat rack
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Basement gym, hyper fitness squat rack definitely the best investment
    2. Basement gym, hyper fitness squat rack definitely the best investment
    3. Recommendation: Best budget bench/squat rack combo
    #4
    squat rack
    Basement gym, hyper fitness squat rack definitely the best investment · Basement gym, hyper fitness squat rack definitely the best investment · Recommendation: Best budget bench/squat rack combo
    3
  • barbell collar
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best barbell collar and it's under $10. With a lifetime warranty. Buy for life babyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
    2. Best barbell collar and it's under $10. With a lifetime warranty. Buy for life babyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
    #5
    barbell collar
    Best barbell collar and it's under $10. With a lifetime warranty. Buy for life babyyyyyyyyyyyyyy · Best barbell collar and it's under $10. With a lifetime warranty. Buy for life babyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/homegym for?
Best for Fitness Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/homegym free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/homegym have?
Roughly 1.2M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/homegym on?
r/homegym runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/homegym cover?
On the Hive Index, r/homegym is organized under Fitness Enthusiasts.
How do I join r/homegym?
You can join r/homegym by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Fitness communities like?
One of the larger topic areas on the site, covering lifting, running, yoga, calisthenics, and pretty much every other form of exercise. Reddit has massive communities for general fitness and specific disciplines, with Discord servers for accountability and program sharing. Good for program recommendations, form checks, and finding training partners.
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